Is Poland Europe's Next Military Superpower? A Look at the Country's Growing Defense Capabilities

[@jimm7346]

I served in the US Army and deployed to Afghanistan back in the 2010s, and at one point ended up serving several months under Task Force White Eagle (the Polish Land Forces contigent in Afghanistan) and Gen. Bryg. Andrzej Przekwas (Commander of Polish Land Forces) as well as Maj. Gen. Jerzy Biziewski (Commander of the 2nd Mechanized Corps) and a detachment of Polish Grom (their Special Forces). Time Magazine had written an article that was incredibly critical of Polish forces in Afghanistan a year before I ended up serving with them, but having done over 85 missions with Polish Infantry, Polish air support, Polish artillery support, and their special forces, I can say that nearly every single Polish soldier that I met was not only incredibly friendly on a personal level but also incredibly professional when it came to doing their duty. I was proud to have served with them and wish that more Americans were aware that they and our other allies served with Honor and lost men and women in the name of honoring our alliance and friendship. Also, their Rosamak Armored Modular Vehicles and close air support Hinds were absolutely fuckin bad-ass, look em up if you've never heard of them or seen them in action. Bóg, Honor, Ojczyzna--it was an honor to serve alongside you, moi przyjaciele. Remember all the fallen of OEF.

[@CieplinskiPawel]

Since Generals Pułaski and Kościuszko of the American War for Independence bro!

[@KamilN96]

Sir, Thank You for these words! Time magazine may write what they want but we all know that most of their articles may be helpful only when toilet paper is gone.. ;P

[@lifeisgameplayit]

God Bless US Marine !! Blessings from Poland !

[@robertduluth8994]

Sorry you served the empire

[@badluck5647]

@@robertduluth8994 Empire? What territory is America trying to annex? What people are they trying to conquer? Russia is the only 21st century country trying to expand their territory through military might.

[@DanielL9696]

Greetings to Poland from Romania 🇵🇱❤️🇷🇴

[@19merrick19]

Greetings from Poland to our ally Romania

[@soldierjohn6171]

​@@19merrick19 It's nice to see all our eastern europe brothers stay tight together. Fuck the western traitors, fuck the russian terrorists. Together we are stronger! And you can be sure Poland will never ever betray you, as we know the taste of that.

[@djprojectus]

@@19merrick19 Greetings from Romania. Once again the russian threat is close to our countries. Let's face it like allies.🇷🇴🤝🇵🇱

[@MrSamurajo]

Salut to Romania!🤝

[@grzegorzzdyb6775]

Polska i Rumunia zawsze byli przyjaciółmi I tak zostanie👍

[@firstname728]

As Australian I can only say that Poles are one of the nicest and smartest people I have ever met.

[@daliborpastor6047]

Respect to Poland from Slovakia 🇸🇰

[@ZhuJo99]

Sadly, in our country there are too many pro russian people. If russia would occupy us (again) about 1/3 would welcome them and await a good jobs in administration under russian control. The only way I see it is I would run to Poland (living near borders) and join their military - I have some training in tactics as a sport shooter. No way I would want to be betrayed by my neighbours and friends.

[@oguzsozer8347]

@@ZhuJo99 but Poland defeated the Soviet Union before! History will repeat itself

[@malgolam]

​@@ZhuJo99yes what are they plotting on with lavrov now? How about the society- are a lot of people pro russian, too?

[@ZhuJo99]

​@@malgolam Sadly yes. Like people here do not remember past. They like to paint it pink, like „Russians liberated us in WW II“. Yeah, country that never lived in liberty, under Stalin and in age of his brutal repressions. Sure. They like to hate USA (for whatever reason) while they absolutely don't know that it was USA who helped to create Czechoslovakia. And without it, there would be no Slovakia. And they absolutely ignore the fact that USA lend lease program actually allowed Russians to win over Nazis. They provided them everything - planes, railroad cars, trucks (famous Katusha would not even get to frontline without Ford trucks), food, boots etc. People here are simply idiots. But yeah, otherwise nice people, but uneducated as hell.

[@larsjespersen6936]

I'm from Denmark but I live in Warsaw. As I understand it from a Polish point of view. They fear a repeat of 1939. Back then both England and France swore to protect and fight for Poland if they were attacked. As history shows they did nothing of the sort and as such Poland was first attacked and occupied by Germany and then afterward by the Soviet Union. Now even with Article 5 of the NATO pact. Poland fears that if Russia attacks none will help. So I don't blame them for boosting their military.

[@kamilzawi5165]

Exactly , so it was 😕

[@kenleedy9132]

No one is coming. You are on your own.

[@fuxihutterer8088]

LEARN HISTORY THEN YOU KNOW WHY THEY GOT THEIR ASS BEATEN

[@ripLunarBirdCLH]

@@kenleedy9132 We've been on our own throughout our entire history. Nothing new there. Just give us weapons - then stand aside. We know the Russians. We know what they can and cannot do. We know how they think and fight. And we have conquered Moscow once already.

[@Kiiiurself8482]

@@kenleedy9132 thanks for leaving more Russians for us

[@mikolajgrotowski]

In Poland, we still remember what happened in 1920, and how on September 17, 1939, Russia helped Hitler by attacking us with a stab in the back. Most families still remember someone who was murdered, deported to the Far East, or imprisoned and tortured for no reason by the Soviets. That is why this threat is much more real to us than to others, and why, despite political differences, most Poles support military spending. The fact that the opposition criticizes is its role, but I don't think anyone would dare to block these expenses. Especially since social spending is the main axis of disagreement between the parties, not defense spending.

[@rafagracz5031]

On point.

[@samkolysko1406]

Never forget Katyn

[@deanfirnatine7814]

Most people I talk to are completely unaware that Russia invaded Poland in 1920 with the goal of mowing right through to Germany and the rest of Europe to spread Communism by force but the Poles stopped them and saved Europe.

[@AWMJoeyjoejoe]

@@samkolysko1406 Never!

[@angrylionlion6109]

What happened in 1920?

[@danielbenington4814]

For years I've admired Poland, glad to see that admiration was not misplaced.

[@reecedavies7518]

Spent plenty of time in Poland and have to say its one the most beautiful places in Europe. The people and cities are beautiful and have respect for everyone.

[@gregburns8099]

Any student of military history knows that a Pole is born with a sword in one hand and a brick in the other. Always fought over as the natural northern path from Russia into Europe. Always rebuilding itself from the ashes of that fighting. Sometimes powerful. Sometimes swallowed by its neighbors. The Poles always rebuild. Like a Phoenix from the flames.

[@piotrekmajkowski5422]

"Jeszcze Polska nie zginęła póki my żyjemy." "Poland has not yet perished as long as we live." The first sentence of polish anthem.

[@daecimvs]

@@piotrekmajkowski5422 Kiedy my żyjemy.

[@arthurnovak7271]

Thx Greg for knowing Polish history All the Best.

[@HenriHattar]

I always thought they were born with a herring in one hand and their dick in another?

[@xijinping9024]

Sword is not capable enough to tackle the bullet launched by ak47.. Always keep that in your mind 😆😆

[@8RuTu5]

Much love and massive respect to Poland and the courageous people of Poland from Georgia! Strength is in unity and in numbers!

[@GaIaxee]

Cant wait for georgia to join European union and NATO, from Poland🇵🇱

[@8RuTu5]

@@GaIaxee Your support has been absolutely invaluable for Georgia on its path to the EU and NATO to which I am personally very thankful. ✊️🇵🇱🇬🇪

[@NobodyHome7]

@@8RuTu5 in Poland we are waiting for brothers and sisters from Georgia to join us in an alliance for good!

[@8RuTu5]

@@NobodyHome7 🙏🇬🇪✊️🇵🇱

[@TB-bb6kb]

Georgia is one of most friendly country - so are we to proven friends

[@flathighshoe7453]

We Koreans will always stand by you Poles. The painful histories that both nations went through make us stick together. All the best luck to Poland and its beautiful people. From S.Korea

[@Heatblast1221]

lets go man

[@internetowihusarze]

Wow love s.Korea from Poland 😗

[@lukaszsosen4266]

Thanks 💪👍👍

[@socrates6870]

Thank you :) Hopefully whole Korea will be a peninsula of peace and prosperity in the future

[@tokyosmash]

Have worked extensively with the ROK V Corps, South Korea is NOT a joke.

[@Sammenluola]

Greetings to Polish brothers and sisters from Finland! I sincerely hope Poland's plans for military development actually happen. Strength and snarts are needed in this world of ruZZian aggression.

[@Sammenluola]

...smarts... lol

[@peterj5083]

Thank you Brother Finn! You guys gonna be in NATO soon. You guys are fighters as well. Big respect to you for 1939/40. You showed those Russians!

[@44JohnDoe]

Miika, thanks for warm words. We hope for Finland be included in so called "Intermarium" alliance. Together we can achieve our safety and opportunity for development. Greets from Wroclaw, the second biggest Nokia center in the World (in number of employees) :)

[@fikumikudeone9792]

Well as long as economies don't collapse we have big support in the country around the common people for strong army

[@markgregory983]

The russians have just sent themselves backwards decades. After this conflict finishes up in the next few months they will be done for a long time. Their long con and bluff was called, and they are now fucked. The bigger issues are chinese aggression in the pacific, a potential iran escalation, and the far-right american politicians causing geopolitcal clusterfucks like they usually do.

[@larsrons7937]

I think Poland is quite clever here. Apart from just expanding their own army, Poland gains easy access to weapon technology that otherwise would cost years and money to aquire. By producing the weapons themselves they could become a major weapons manufacturer also for the international market. South Korea on their side gets a backdoor into the EU market. This cooperation could be of huge economic benefit to both Poland and South Korea, as well as more safety in areas surrounding the two countries.

[@Frankon81]

there are some serious problems with this view. We (as poles) are buying the know how to service and produce K2 tanks and the K9 self propelled guns. K9 is rather popular in some european countries sadly the one we are buying is the A1 variant where the Korea is already working on the next generation of the current A2 guns that they are using - so the guns will be two generation old. The tanks are other problem. They cost more than Leopard 2 while they arent designed for the european war front - different kind of engagment in flat europe versus mountainous Korea. So i wouldnt expect many or any orders from other European nations for those tanks - they would rather wait in line for the Leopards2 (if i remember nowadays you have to wait 4-5 years before you get your german tanks)

[@heckleypanes4988]

@@Frankon81 Trouble with Germany is that they proved to be unreliable as an ally

[@Frankon81]

@@heckleypanes4988 the project to upgrade old polish Leopards 2 A4 into the PL variant is going super slow beacuse the german manufacturere requires every part that was created in polish company to be send to them to be recertified for use. Even the bolts..

[@red.menace0074]

Funny thing is, that Polish made weaponry is really really good, like surprisingly good. The Topaz integrated combat management system is key here. They're connecting everything together single information about position and targeting enemy will be shared across all types of forces. Closeby Apache witch they're getting ~90, supported with light combat aircrafts fa50 with guided bombs/missiles, all covered with just insane ammount of high precision artillery. They're going for non nuclear, nuclear capabilites. This really can level the entire cities down with single volley. They make badass scouting drones, manpads with insane success rate, their own 3 step air defence system integrated with patriots, but a lot is made by them. Very good engineers. Check out the computer science rankings for coding world wide. And as a cheery on top their Borsuk IFV turned out to be much better than newest Korean AS21 Redback.. and it's an amphibious beast. That puts things in perspective. Well done lads!

[@larsrons7937]

@@Frankon81 I understand. South Korea didn't design the tanks with a European theatre in mind. But perhaps Poland producing and further developing them could change that? Perhaps not this current tank would be such a big success in Europe but the next generation could be? And you mentioned problem of slow process with the German Leopards. Maybe the Koreans wouldn't make such problems? Anyway I think it's an exciting cooperation project.

[@Hillbilly001]

I believe Poland has said quite loudly, "Never again!" As an American with the surname Ceglinski, I believe them. Cheers from Tennessee

[@Tukoshiable]

Fajnie masz, że mieszkasz w rozwiniętym kraju 😢

[@Natogoon]

Stop larping, you're not European and neither do you have any claim to any European heritage.

[@michaelvick2872]

@@Tukoshiable Tutaj to wy wszyscy myślicie że jest piękne I fajnie. 😂 kurwa 13tyś dolarów zapłaciłem za ambulans I dropelki. Lepiej w Polsce zbudować żeby tak jak tutaj nie było

[@lucasglowacki4683]

@@michaelvick2872 Ja też myśle o powrocie do ojczyzny…mam wystarczająco północno amerykańskiej lewicy i wolał bym pracować na przyszłość Polski.

[@lifeisgameplayit]

@@Tukoshiable Real Marvel universe: Girl got raped on the train: ... Superman : Fuck that ! I am not going to jail for this ...

[@yokartik]

Respect and support Poland from Turkiye.

[@sathancat]

I'm so proud of you Poland!

[@gunraptor]

Poland is one of our best allies right now. As an American, I fucking love Poland.

[@Matys1975]

As a citizen of both Poland and the USA, I agree with your message 👍🏻

[@maryscott9430]

I absolutely agree!!

[@ultrachannel]

Good to hear that ;) As a Polish Citizen I can say that We love USA too ;)

[@Tobi9753]

Im happy about Poland stick close to US instead of untrustworthy Germany.

[@kamilzawi5165]

Thanks you our allies 👍

[@akboun6708]

Greeting to Poland from Greece.....what a great people and proud nation ❤️

[@thatisme3thatisme38]

You mean what a great servant of US interests

[@micha2582]

@@thatisme3thatisme38 go away russian troll

[@thatisme3thatisme38]

@@micha2582 I'm American, dufus

[@micha2582]

@@thatisme3thatisme38 polish interests are similar to american. You won't tell me Poles should keep russian side

[@thatisme3thatisme38]

@@micha2582 if u look at polands economy definitely not. Poland has self destructed since it started being an outright puppet for us interests

[@79werwolf]

Jesteśmy z naszymi polskimi braćmi! 🇷🇴🇵🇱

[@jedrekostoja1918]

Numai bine!🙂

[@mariusnarbutas4190]

Greetings from Litwa, Polish Brothers and Sisters! Niech źyje Polska! Remember the times of Polish-Lithuanian commonwealth-we are friend/allies/brothers/sisters- staying together and fighting moscow aggresors! Let's stay strong together!

[@arkjedrzejewsky4990]

best regards Mariusz! always stay together

[@daecimvs]

We love you Lietuva. We are sorry for all misunderstandings we had in the past. Now its the time to stand together and built something we both lost 300 years ago!

[@mariusnarbutas4190]

@@daecimvs Absolutely agree! Our countries have very long and interesting history together. There was some bad moments and decisions, but most of the times it was happy marriage :). I'm happy, that Poland becoming superpower in Europe.

[@pil5]

@@mariusnarbutas4190 There are good times and bad times in every family. Let's stick together and join forces, as we have done for several hundred years. Then no one can break us.

[@PreppersAmator]

@@daecimvs ty już tak nie przepraszaj. Bo oni jeszcze nie przeprosili za Ponary.

[@javainius]

Glad to have at least one strong neighbour 🇱🇹♥️🇵🇱

[@wandal7032]

What about Russ... Oh wait

[@mateusztomczyk2899]

We all need each other, we need to be unite. We need to support Ukraine. I feel for Belarus most, people there need to fight for themselves or they will be dragged into war and have to be neutralized :( Belarusian people don't deserve it.

[@kamilzawi5165]

Thanks you. Kraje Europy wschodniej razem 🙂

[@deanfirnatine7814]

Finland is nearby and they have a huge army when reserves are counted and Sweden is very technologically advanced.

[@plincz9279]

Brother, you remember Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth? We can build again. We are not neighbors, we are compatriots...

[@andersjjensen]

Don't ever change Poland. You're a magnificently defiant beast. History has tried to make you a broken people for the past 500 years and failed miserably. It only taught you to make due when you had to. To be inventive and creative with the resources you have, and to never ever accept having your freedom taken away. And please, for the love of god, name your most elite mechanized assault brigade The Winged Hussars so the world doesn't forget that Poland has historically always answered every call for aid with honour and vigilance.

[@MrLebix]

In fact - the last thing has already happened. The patron of the 11th Armoured Cavalry Division is king Jan III Sobieski (the one, who led Polish winged hussars and defeated the Turks in Vienna in 1683). And their logo is a helmet and a wing of a Polish winged hussar. You can see that logo on Polish Leopards 2. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/11th_Armoured_Cavalry_Division

[@andersjjensen]

@@MrLebix HAHA! That's epic! I hope to see the Hussars and the Cossacks be the shield of Europe!

[@plincz9279]

Poland falls 300 years ago not 500, buddy.

[@andersjjensen]

@@plincz9279 It wasn't Poland as we know it 500 years ago, as borders and alliances have changed, but the people living where Poland is today has been the punching ball every time their surrounding neighbors decided to wage war since the 1500s.

[@Furriee]

@@MrLebix That logo looks awesome!

[@Sayang-mu]

I love poland! Our flag are the same! 🇮🇩 ❤️ 🇵🇱

[@fatihyildiz8704]

Love and Respect Poland from 🇹🇷🤘

[@passioncla]

I love Poland! I love Poland so so much! Greets and all support from Romania! 🇷🇴🇵🇱

[@cheravarman5266]

Russia does not need to invade it just needed to cripple the moral. Soviet's ideological subversion tactics on western society effectively showing its results. Only men can defend country #lgbtq #ideologicalsubversion #kgb #lgbtqeurope

[@cheravarman5266]

Invasion of Libya Iraq Syria Afghanistan Vietnam, intervention of USa in South American Nations, islands occupied by European Nations far from their mainland Arming the Rebel groups in African Nations, creating civil war why Western military analyst fail to criticize Human Rights violation done by the west. Russian aggression is unsupportable NATO and American nuclear missiles on Russia's border is no justification

[@flutek891]

Ok. So you romanians go fight with russians for american buisnesses without us. Can you? If you do we will love you and be sad when we will die. Will you want be "superpower" on KZbin?

[@whiteelan7]

Recently, officials from the Ministry of Defense of the Romanian government visited Korea. And they have already signed many MOUs with the Korean government. It is likely that Romania will soon be armed with many Korean weapons as well. In particular, Romania wants the K-2 MBT, the K-9 self-propelled howitzer, the K-239 multiple launch rocket system, and ammunition and shell factories. Koreans have already learned about it through foreign media and Korean news. Romania will soon start arming itself. Congratulations.

[@Milo51537]

@@whiteelan7 my korean friend we love korea from Poland🇵🇱

[@Thetequilashooter1]

As an American I would not mind it. My brother was stationed in Poland for awhile to work on F-16s, and he said that the Polish people are some of the nicest and sincere people he’s met. It really left a lasting impression. Quite frankly, it’s not a super power status that they’re seeking. They just don’t want to get screwed like they were in WWII when both Germany and the USSR attacked them on two separate fronts. The Soviets then proceeded to rape Polish females in mass. They’re going to do whatever it takes to never go through something like that again.

[@MN-vz8qm]

Well, it isn't only ww2. They got their independence just 2 decades prior when the entente won ww1 and gave them back a land with the versaille treaty, and before that had been subjects of russia and germany since 1815, when Napoleon was defeated. Before that France had insured their survivial as a state in 1806 etc etc... The story of poland really is tragically the one of a people caught between a rock and a hard place (russia and germany/prussia)

[@orkako]

The Soviets did the same in Poland as they are doing now in Ukraine in the occupied territories. Not only women suffered. By Stalin's death, most of the Poles from the political, military, scientific elite and even artists who had not been killed by the Germans had been murdered. The rest were relegated to the margins of society. To this day in Russia, a protectorate state is considered a buffer state. And Poland was just such a quasi-colony, along with other satellite states of the USSR.

[@zielonarzeka]

During II WW Poland had made one big mistake...Polish government believed England and France that they will cover their back...Germany had to cover their back from east before their run to France. If Poland said to Germany they can feel safe from east, Poland history would be completely different.

[@Thetequilashooter1]

@@zielonarzeka If you’re trying to blame Poland for the Germans and Soviets attacking it, that’s BS. The USSR and Germany had plans to divvy up Poland after the war, and they colluded to attack it on two separate fronts. Germany and the USSR were going to attack Poland no matter what the Poles did.

[@brandondavis7777]

@@zielonarzeka Ah, German propaganda. What's it like spewing nonsense? Germany always had plans to take Poland, even staging multiple false flag operations to "justify" their racist agenda.

[@vaclavskarda4415]

Jeszcze Polska nie zginęła! 🇵🇱 I have nothing but love for my Polish brothers and sisters 🇨🇿🤝🇵🇱

[@koksu3196]

Like Poland for Czech Republic. We have a long history together.

[@arektrip9727]

Polish people always loved the Chech Republic especially Czech beer 👍👌❤️

[@Hidd3nAudio]

Ano! Tak każdy Cech je moc borec! :D Pozdravy!

[@Gilannun12]

@@arektrip9727 And Czech Streets 🇵🇱♥️🇨🇿

[@chinavirus841]

I have nothing but hate for Poland 🇵🇱

[@DardaniaLion]

As an Albanian from Kosovo, I’ve been many times in Poland. I strongly respect Poland. I love how they’re helping Ukrainians. God bless Poland.

[@grzegorzduda7326]

As a Pole Im deeply touched reading so much positive comentary about my nation. Thank you for support. Let everything wich is good and beautyfull win.

[@1_PinkSmoke]

Ikr ditto 😇✌💗🙏

[@unclestuka8543]

Polish troops were the only unit that defeated Wehrmacht para's at Cassino. After numerous assaults failed. Long live Poland !

[@Vrey662]

lol

[@r.d.9399]

Much respect from New York.

[@MrJonsonville5]

When I was a kid in America in the late 80s/early 90s, there were a lot of jokes about Polish people. I didn't understand where that came from, because I was just a kid and had Polish friends, and the joke was always that Poles weren't smart, which in my experience is the opposite of the truth. Plus, my grandmother's family came to the US from Bialystock, so I am 1/8th Polish, and half Ukrainian. I have nothing but respect for Poland and Ukraine, and if I was younger I would go to Poland and Ukraine and visit the cities my ancestors came from, before joining the Ukrainian army and fight the bleeding bear.

[@deanfirnatine7814]

I respect Poland more than any nation on Earth, stay the course

[@AeneasGemini]

I respect Lithuania much more, they're the only country on earth who happily gives the middle finger to the CCP, whereas the rest of the world just allows them to run rampant throughout our infrastructure because money

[@neoqueto]

@@AeneasGemini Do not confuse "nation" with "country".

[@orkako]

@@AeneasGemini It's true. Lithuania is a brave country, but sometimes the small ones are allowed more, because too little depends on such small countries.

[@KH-lg3xc]

The cheapest cannon fodder in Europe.

[@hughjass1044]

MAJOR respect and admiration to our NATO brothers and sisters in Poland from an old, retired Canadian tanker. I am so proud of you all and so pleased that you are an ally.

[@44JohnDoe]

Thanks mate. Kudos to best Sniper Nation in the World! and the best Hockey nation... ofc. Sorry for not mentioning in first line ;)

[@Brick_dont_hit_back]

Greetings frome Poland Ps love my country but wish to live in Canada I miss snow ❄️ remaining me childhood

[@eastman1084]

Respekt from Poland brov 👍👊👌🔥

[@1Chitus]

Greeting to Poland from Greece.....what a great people and proud nation ️

[@freddykrueger6206]

Euxaristoume

[@davekennedy6315]

The very best of luck to Poland! Putin needs to know that if he @#£%s with Poland again his forces will be annihilated in days! Here in the UK we will ALWAYS have huge love and respect to Poland and its Forces. During WW2 some of our best fighters were Polish and due to Nazi war crimes on Polish soil, they didn't mess around in return. Best wishes to Poland and their always mighty Armed Forces from England!

[@rafagracz5031]

Thank you. You are very important to us. Together we are stronger. Long live peace and freedom all over the world. Thank you for your good word.

[@williamrhea3535]

I served my nation for 23 years in the US Army. I have nothing but respect for Poland and the Polish armed forces. I have gone one even further by declaring to anyone who would listen that the place to be, the people to visit is Poland, for one, and the Czech republic for another. Both peoples are strong and know their history of being the target of hungry more powerful neighbors. In the case of Poland they say, never again!

[@seanmccann8368]

As an Irishman I agree wholeheartedly. The Poles, Czechs and Slovaks are , like ourselves in Ireland, constantly aware of the dangers of unstable and unprincipled neighbours on our doorsteps. Russia for them, britain for us.

[@buboune6546]

@@seanmccann8368 as a pole i really hate great britain for how it treats Ireland and Scotland.. The bri'ish towards the Poles are also not friendly - I found out about it many times while living there for some time, they act like they're better than the rest. I had no problems getting along with Irish and Scots, best homies!

[@seanmccann8368]

@@buboune6546 Yes, English exceptionalism is a bit difficult to put up with especially when you understand they know nothing of their crimes against humanity throughout the world in the past few centuries. They are brought up and educated to see themselves as the ultimate and greatest human beings. I'm glad you had no problems with us Irish (some of us can be more racist and bigoted than even the brits). I've had many Polish friends and colleagues over the years, great friends and good human beings. Djekuie bardzo.

[@thatisme3thatisme38]

Oh and now they are servants to another powerful one. Neighbor or not irrelevant. That's a big difference

[@thatisme3thatisme38]

@@seanmccann8368 really? What about 1609? Read history

[@MrLebix]

"Because we do not beg for freedom - we fight for it!" - gen. Witold Urbanowicz, commander of the Polish 303 Fighter Squadron (one of the best within the RAF, during the battle of Britain).

[@michaelm4550]

Despite being trained for literally one day in English planes, the Poles scored the most kills during the largest air battle in history (battle of britain)

[@kiwi_comanche]

We owe those lads a debt we can never fully repay. Much love from a UK resident. 🍻🤙🏻

[@ilonal9759]

'Never in the field of human conflict was so much been owed by so many to so few'

[@panan7777]

@@ilonal9759 The bar owners around the airports turned this good-humouredly around, because the pilots would put their drinks on tab: never was so much been owed by so few to so many. ;)

[@PaulP999]

I enjoyed reading about the senior RAF officer who thought the Poles were exaggerating their B of B claims so he flew with them. Every time he took a bead on a target a Pole would flash between him and it and shoot it to pieces at heart pounding closeness. Afterwards it is claimed, he said to accept their kill claims without question. In another book about the Desert War, it reports that the Polish Carpathian Division cheered when they were told they were going to the Tobruk siege!

[@blind8686]

- Are you trying to tell me that 16 HIMARS is enough to grind entire russian army to a halt? - Yes - Good, I wants 500

[@bullet1544]

That is really funny AF

[@NobodyHome7]

@@bullet1544 I agree with you, it's like my government believe there is no limits but maybe on the other hand it's good for all NATO alliance.

[@nastybeats]

😂😂😂😂

[@piotrsurma8830]

People with combat experience 1)pl.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wojsko_Polskie_w_operacjach_pokojowych 2) pl.wikipedia.org/wiki/Polski_kontyngent_policyjny Unfortunately, this page does not have an English version Armament. Only a small part is given here. 3) kzbin.info/www/bejne/g3-TaYiXadyle6s The scale of shopping in a country of 38 million people is enormous. After Russia's invasion of Ukraine, over a dozen million people crossed the Polish border. Most of them have already returned to Ukraine. There were no cardboard camps in Poland. People went to the homes of Poles. The country and people are amazing.

[@BewareTheCarpenter]

Stopping the entire Russian army is being very generous. The Russians used to keep big ammo depots closer to the front line for easier resupply to their units. HIMARS showed up and started blasting those depots so the Russians moved their stockpiles further back and resupply became somewhat more difficult but obviously the war went on.

[@michaelbajorek1972]

As an American citizen of Polish descent, I am proud of Poland's stance and contributions.

[@pp-bb6jj]

I hope so. Poland must become great military power for security of Poland anf entire Europe. Support from Croatia. 🇭🇷 🇵🇱

[@basia9747]

Pozdrawiam z Polski, niech żyje Pokój na całym Świecie!

[@FrankGhal]

Served with polish and Czechs in Afghanistan they were very professional and friendly people

[@shettlock]

Poland has always belonged in West Civ just had the misfortune of location. Brothers forever. Love from Canada.

[@lukaszkulasek]

As a Pole I'm ready to pay any money for our freedom. Price is not that high. My grand parents had to pay with blood.

[@kukloktv2159]

Problem w tym że to politycy kreują problemy, w odpowiedzi na które musisz pisać tego typu komentarze. To ile jeszcze nasz kraj ma płacić? Zaraz nas polskojęzyczny rząd na zamówienie USA wepchnie do tej wojny i wtedy też będziesz taki waleczny?

[@maxalbon9557]

@@kukloktv2159 Polecam udać się do dobrego psychiatry.

[@lukei6255]

I think it is ok if your government is polish. Right now it is polish speaking just like the Ukrainian government is Ukrainian speaking. But both use Slavic people as cannon fodder.

[@anengineer_]

@@maxalbon9557 Proponuję douczyć się historii. Polak w Polsce gospodarzem 🇵🇱

[@AmareOdium]

I agree entirely. I'd like to think that the UK would join you as brothers-in-arms in the event of any attack on your sovereignty. Who knows what the Germans and French would do, but the UK, Netherlands, Slovakia, Romania, Lithuania, Finland, Latvia & Estonia will all be there for sure. Poland will never be forced to go through your past at the hands of the Nazis ever again. Huge respect to Poland 🇵🇱🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🇬🇧

[@GnashingofTeeth]

Big love to Poland. The term 'Superpower' isn't quite right, but they're definitely on the way to becoming a major military power in Europe. And good on them!

[@1Maklak]

I think you're looking for a term "regional power". There is an ald project called "Intermarum" to create an eastern-European military and economic alliance from countries between the Black Sea and Baltic sea, with Poland as the centre.

[@piotrcurious1131]

every dictatorship ramps military spending. Do not get fooled. If you want to know anything about how Poland operates, start up any business there.

[@GnashingofTeeth]

@@piotrcurious1131 Poland objectively isn't a dictatorship.

[@GnashingofTeeth]

@@1Maklak That's the one. And thank you for the additional information--I'd heard about that but didn't know the project's name! Very interesting initiative.

[@piotrcurious1131]

@@GnashingofTeeth Yes, it is more en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Political_ponerology

[@alexp7579]

Full support to the Polish Armed Forces, I'm looking forward to see you growing stronger and stronger. We have a common cause, love Poland. 🇵🇱🤝🇫🇮

[@krasulajacht]

Finland and Poland Have to Stand togother on the line

[@bittoochatterjee2661]

So Finland Got Entry Into NATO 🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔😕😕😕😕😕😕😂😂🤣🤣

[@dasboot5903]

*As a both great nations (Poles & Finns) who love PEACE, but of being invided by the IMPERIAL Russia & communist CCCP so many times in history ..... we have to stay STRONG TOGETHER !!!!* >> Amen.

[@alexp7579]

​@@krasulajacht Now that we are in Nato we will. I just hope that the growth in economy and military power will lead to Poland & other Eastern European countries take a more active role in European security in the future. Poland is the biggest country in the region so I'm really looking up to it. Finland will support, that's for sure. When it comes to security the mindset is the same.

[@Myrtal2]

Kiitos paljon Puolasta! Suomi on kaunis maa! 🇫🇮🇵🇱

[@thijshagenbeek6554]

My father was a monsterously good brickworker, he did all kinds of special renovation work and projects after his work hours with rare stonework/bricklaying methods and was incredibly skilled in his craft. Now, He is Dutch, so why does this story matter. In Holland there is a term called '' In de kost zitten '' Which means working abroad. My dad was once in Poland to rebrick and work a old section of houses that survived the war. He got there becouse in his own line of work back home we have alot of Polish people in the workforce and they work, incredibly hard. Now my dad was educating this young Pole and he got invited over to repair these houses. When he was there this kids dad was looking at my father doing his work every second and soon after half the village turned out to watch him ply his craft. After all the work was done all these men came to him, hat in hand and thanked him for the work he did. The whole place got quite emotional, they wanted to fix it but the Iron Curtain was still up, so they they could not.And the Poles under Stalin, later Gorbachev exc where not allowed a national identity. Everything had to follow the stateplan and having houses taking up space that could be used for appartments to house more people outside of ancient city centers left standing was quite rare. This is where this turns into a socio-political mindset lesson. And I will make this a short one. I compiled this oppinion on not only the story my father told me of this event but also from the stories I got from Polish employees I work with on a daily basis. In the last 125 years the nation of Poland had been formed. Invaded, broken up, reformed, invaded again and reformed again. If you want to name one central European state that suffered beyond what should be capable to be bourne by a collective psyche. It is Poland. First it was Soviet Russia, then National Socialist Germany, then the Iron curtain came down and Stalins terror raged over the lands. Now they are in the Nato and the European union and having suffered for so damn long during the last century, they look at a resurgent Russia agressively attacking their neighbor. Now many EU member states, Holland included, simply are NOT performing their side of the bargain by a 2% national defense upkeep. The Poles deceided that if they would not find the strong shoulder they should, on paper an quite frankly, deservedly so find in Nato or the EU deceided to act for themselves, and rightly so .Now, wether the PIS is currently Polands leading political party or not. Poland has deceided that their people would not suffer like their grandparents did. Ever again. Becouse Poland remembers what happened when the U.S.S.R was in Poland. When Germany, was in Poland. What has been done, on Polish soil, to others. They deceided, that will, Never, Ever, happen again.

[@adamjankiewicz855]

Thanx for your words. I know many Dutch and they visit my place in Poland almost every year. We have strong ties and years ago mamy Dutch Menonites lived in my area that were thrown out of Holland....taught people herę to deal with water and floods.... greetings from Poland!

[@slawpap1081]

The Polish nation has existed for over 1000 years. It's worth knowing...

[@dthenext]

Thank you for your kind words. We’ll survive in peace, prosperity and happiness together in United Europe, we just need more sympathy and understanding for each other! Dzięki! Bedankt!

[@kpt.skalski6480]

Greetings from Poland!!❤

[@cheravarman5266]

Invasion of Libya Iraq Syria Afghanistan Vietnam, intervention of USa in South American Nations, islands occupied by European Nations far from their mainland Arming the Rebel groups in African Nations, creating civil war why Western military analyst fail to criticize Human Rights violation done by the west. Russian aggression is unsupportable NATO and American nuclear missiles on Russia's border is no justification

[@Jarod-vg9wq]

Happy new year 🥳 Poland 🇵🇱 from Canada 🇨🇦.

[@molaehin5545]

Nothing but positive opinions about Poland. When today's Germany cowers and flounders in the military strategy realm, it is up to the Poles to step up in the European leadership vacuum. Greetings from Croatia 👋🇭🇷

[@KH-lg3xc]

Oh... wait, I have mostly negative opinions about Poland.

[@Jehudiel123]

Im working in Germany with few guys from Croatia, love them, we have similar mentaliy and valus, had many joints together.

[@stevenchallinor2458]

Germany has spent 70 yrs taking the piss out of the American tax payers and to a lesser extent Britain. Upto the 90s Britain had 50k troops in the Rehin army and all our tanks. The USA 200k. No wonder the US don't have a good healthcare system they've been spending it defending Germany. Whilst Germany rebuilt it's economy from a clean slate with marshal plan cash. It also state aided the likes of VW BMW and Mercedes etc. Now they're economic powerhouse but still not spending on their own defence. Trump was totally correct

[@wojtekbratek5156]

Don't be naive. The war in Ukraine is not a war between Russia and Ukraine. This is NATO's war with Russia, and more precisely, the war of American Jews with Russia over Ukrainian chernozem. You know the saying: a land without a nation for a nation without a land? that`s it. Ukraine is to be new Israel.

[@TaylandRuyasi]

I love Poland from Turkiye ❤❤❤❤

[@loach5348]

Poland just wants to make sure history doesn’t repeat itself

[@Spacey_key]

not really, we would like to repeat something that happend in 1610

[@jakeroper1096]

@@Spacey_key which is?

[@baird5682]

Fool me once, shame on me. 1610,Russian Independence. If they finished the job back than, a lot of evil done by Tzarist and than bolshevics would possibly not be.

[@jeckol3200]

I think with there history they have a reason to make sure it doesn't repeat itself. Poor Poland has been the playground of European wars for a century.

[@holgerlinke98]

@@Spacey_key probably you would even like to repeat what happened from 1945 to 1950.

[@FDNY101202]

Good for Poland. Don't rely on Western Europe again, but don't let them use you either. 🇺🇲🇵🇱 Hope Czechs do the same 🇨🇿

[@deanfirnatine7814]

Never rely on others, the political parties in the US, UK and France are completely unreliable.

[@basbekjenl]

Out with Zeman in with Pavel. Pavel is going to be the Czechs best chance at erasing the embarrassment that is Zeman. That invalid fool should have conceded his position long ago. I pray Pavel is even half the man he has been claimed to be and he would be a better choice to Zeman in every way still.

[@zjeee]

What do you mean don't rely on the west, Poland is a part of the EU and NATO and it's very unlikely they will leave any time soon. It's very beneficial for Poland to keep close ties with the west.

[@3ast3rn3r]

@@zjeee Keep close ties is one thing, think they will sacrifice themselves in order to save you, is another thing!

[@ae-jo5gc]

@@3ast3rn3r If war ever break out millions of those brave warriors will leave their country for the evil west.

[@bradcolby1]

Respect to Poland from the US 🇵🇱🤝🇺🇸

[@anonanon4631]

Opowiedz jakiś dowcip o Polakach. Spoko. Pośmiejemy się.

[@MrJonsonville5]

​@@anonanon4631 Znam tylko jedną, opowiedzianą mi przez mojego dziadka, który walczył w II wojnie światowej, kiedy byłem dzieckiem na początku lat 90., więc może nie do końca rozumiem. Ale żart wygląda mniej więcej tak: trzech żołnierzy ucieka z niemieckiego obozu jenieckiego, jeden Amerykanin, jeden Brytyjczyk i jeden Polak. Biegnąc nocą przez las, napotykają patrolującą grupę nazistowskich żołnierzy. Amerykanin znajduje ostry kij i każe innym czekać, podczas gdy on zdejmuje nazistów jeden po drugim. Zabija żołnierzy, ale zostaje śmiertelnie ranny i umiera. Żołnierz brytyjski i żołnierz polski idą dalej i napotykają wysokie ogrodzenie z drutu kolczastego. Brytyjski żołnierz mówi: „patrz, wespnę się na to drzewo i przejdę na drugą stronę”. Wspina się na drzewo, ale gałąź pęka i zostaje pocięty drutem kolczastym i umiera. Polski żołnierz wspina się na drzewo i za pomocą mocnej gałęzi przechodzi przez ogrodzenie bez szwanku. Kontynuuje samotnie, aż dociera do jeziora o szerokości 2 kilometrów. Po drugiej stronie terytorium aliantów i bezpieczeństwo. Zaczyna pływać i pływać, ale kiedy dociera do połowy, stwierdza, że ​​jest zbyt zmęczony, by przepłynąć całą drogę, więc odwraca się i płynie z powrotem. Najśmieszniejsze jest to, że teść mojego dziadka pochodził z Białegostoku :)

[@oldpain7625]

@@anonanon4631 All of the jokes I've heard involve lightbulbs and other dumb shit. I would like to hear a good one.

[@w.k.7277]

Respect to the USA!!! Poland wishes to apologise for all its atrocities, hatred and racism as well as concentration camps. Poland will forever serve the US and buy its used weapons for billions

[@MrJonsonville5]

@@w.k.7277 you are not the same country that commited those atrocities. You had finally gotten your national sovereignty back, and shortly afterward was subjected to the world wide depression of the 1930s. You were invaded first by the Nazis, then later by the Soviets, and your country didn't have the resources or ability to fight them off, just like France. Yes, some Poles corroborated with the Germans, but so did a lot of French and even the British prince (Elizabeth IIs father or uncle) was personal friends with Hitler. Wealthy American anti-Semites including Henry Ford and Prescott Bush, the father of America's president George H.W. Bush, and Grandfather of President George Dubya Bush gave support to the Nazi cause. And although I'm Jewish, 1/8th or 1/4 Polish and half Ukrainian, my family came to America 10 years before WWI, around 1905. So while I know I had family that was murdered in the Holocaust, it was done by a different Germany, and had they not invaded Poland there wouldn't have been concentration camps in Poland. Plus, I could never hold people accountable for the sins of their ancestors. Every human on the planet is a unique individual, and no country is a monolith. I judge people on their own character and actions. Poland, Germany, Italy, and Japan all have my respect for evolving so quickly in the 20th century. And I have the utmost respect for the Russian partisans who have been sabotaging the Russian military from inside their own country since before the current war. Many Russians hate Putin, because his decisions over the last decade have negatively impacted their lives. And America is even a very different country than the one that fought in WWII. A third of the country wants to see America become a Fascist Nazi state. And if that happens, I'll fight them just as my grandfathers and great uncles fought Fascism in the 1940s.

[@paveloblozinsky]

May I express my admiration and support to Poland. As a Slovak I wish my country had the same resolve and determination to fight for freedom.

[@biao-czerwony7557]

Nie obraź się, ale wy nawet nie potrafiliście sprzeciwić się zakupie rosyjskiej szczepionki na covid

[@paveloblozinsky]

@@biao-czerwony7557 Unfortunately, that happened and I can assure you that I am not proud of it. On the other hand, it seems to me that you missed the point in my initial comment.

[@biao-czerwony7557]

@@paveloblozinsky Approx. However, I am surprised by the large part of Slovaks who were for Russia before the war in Ukraine. After all, you and we have had a bad experience with Russia for the last 500 years. I am proud that Poles have always been suspicious of Russia in almost 100%.

[@paveloblozinsky]

@@biao-czerwony7557 I am with you. Unfortunately, many Slovaks are pro-Russian for reasons which are difficult to understand. There are some historical reasons for that, but overall it does not make much sense to me. Luckily, you Poles are different. Once again, my admiration to Poland.

[@NPC-fl3gq]

POLSKA STRONK!!! Respect from Australia!!

[@청솔향-g9u]

What South Korea wants from Poland is not just a buyer of weapons, but also a safe arms supplier. Being located at the very center of the Europe continent, Poland, which has been the gateway to expanding power from east to west and from west to east, has a strong demand for national defense along with its attractive industrial power. In particular, the history of Poland, which had to experience its land being torn apart twice by Germany and Russia located on both sides, has a strong patriotic spirit that values national security. In addition, the environment equipped with industrial power based on agricultural economic power, which is one of the best in Central Europe, is sure to have a superior position as a supplier with a market with many buyers right next to it, if cheap production is possible as a production base for weapons. The Republic of Korea, which has joined hands with Poland, not only expands the market, but also guarantees a stable supply of necessary weapons from a safe 'rear factory', even when the country is militarily in danger, when it is difficult to rely on the United States, a traditional ally. . In addition, it is possible to cooperate in various fields, from simple sales to performance improvement and development. Among the known military theories in China, there is a saying called far-sightedness 遠交近攻. If the distance is far, it means to get close to each other, and if the distance is close, it means to attack.When the true meaning of this word is applied to the ancient situation, it is understood that it is difficult to get close to each other because if it is far away, there is nothing to be gained by attacking, and if it is close, there is no choice but to quarrel due to conflicts of interest. If you think of this like the line “Keep close your friend, keep your enemy closer,” said by Vito Corleone in the movie The Godfather, it becomes clear where to find a reliable friend. Poland is a friend Korea wants to make. like the US...

[@pospieszny83]

Hi. Thank you for your kind words. I'm from Poland, and I'm very happy after learning that my country signed an arms deal with South Korea. I hope it will allow the fruitful cooperation of both our countries. People in Poland hope to build up our military production, so we will be able to secure our needs without relying on the import. Deals with South Korean military industry will allow us to do that. It will also allow Korean companies to benefit from licensing of the technology, establishing production in EU and better access to other European markets. I live in Wroclaw, a city where South Korean companies are investing in production that is exported all over Europe. Polish software developers and cellular technology engineers are developing 5G technology features for Korean companies. There are already few thousands South Koreans working and studying in our city. There are Korean restaurants, kindergartens and schools. Korean culture is more and more popular here. Right now South Korea is a very important partner for Poland and I hope for further strengthening of our friendship. I wish you South Korea all the best in the future.

[@청솔향-g9u]

@@pospieszny83 //IT'S NICE TO MEET YOU. I hope that the combined strength of the two countries will be able to add strength to many countries that need military power. In fact, our country has some what neglected military expansion or military training over the past few years. However, as the Roman proverb "Si vis pacem, para bellum" reminds people, national defense is something we cannot let go of even for a moment!

[@stefankroton3750]

agree with that in 100% !!!

[@_urban_6231]

@@청솔향-g9u Yeah here in Poland, we are very excited about our cooperation. Our nations have a similar history. Let's stick together so that history doesn't repeat itself!

[@kangurwisnia]

You are absolutely right 👍

[@bangmo7]

Poland and Korea have been geopolitically most sensitive(dangerous) spots. The procurement size can be adjusted if Poland cannot afford. The important thing is the mind and attitude. Great respect for what Poland is standing for. Not every one is a destiny. (a quote from Nietzsche, who claimed he is a descendent of a Polish aristocrat). Not every nation/people is a destiny either. From Seoul.

[@archidecydent]

I love South Korea. You have great culture

[@stefankroton3750]

@@archidecydent me too

[@stefankroton3750]

greatings from Cracov

[@r.d.9399]

The only way to stop a tyrant is to be capable of destroying their attacks. Putin must be stopped one way or the other.

[@buboune6546]

Poland is South Korea of Europe and South Korea is Poland of Asia. I would like to visit South Korea someday and learn more about your culture and see your beautiful country! Greetings from Poland!

[@EspenShampoo25]

tha ending hit me in the feels. I have great sympaty for the poles and as my own nation (Norway) was invaded by the nazi war machine polish soldiers stod by our sides trying to help us defend ourselves. The war in Ukraine has ones again shown that Poland is the neighbour you want to have

[@daniell1483]

From the US, I am an unabashed Polandophile. When Russia invaded Ukraine, Poland moved quickly and decisively as they saw through Moscow's bullshit, just like us in the US. Meanwhile, Germany and France made sounds of appeasement towards Putin, to their great shame. The German and French politicians quickly realized which way the wind was blowing and changed their tone, but that they NEEDED to change their tone at all shows how much they want to collaborate with Russia. So, people of Poland, I tip my hat to you all, and am very glad to call you my nation's most important ally. Keep being awesome!

[@rafagracz5031]

Thank you for the good words. You are very important to us.

[@limedickandrew6016]

Yeah, some of us see through US bullshit.

[@Mastah2006]

Oh, this is so right on the point. The French along with the Germans point of view changed right when the Ukrainians started to gain more and more momentum. History is basically the same thing over and over again. The French, the Germans and the Russians will never change.

[@nilsmeyer7278]

@@Mastah2006 lel

[@matowicakte]

unreal😭😭😭

[@Aski2]

Interesting video. Poland rapidly growing GDP from thirty years. Polish economy is strong and diversified, based mainly on modern services and industry, including weapon making. There are lot of profitable companies which can help to found military spending. This way Poland can growing defense capabilities, buying more weapons, and military equipment. I can add to mentioned in this video list of new Polish weapons more examples. 1. Next 116 tanks M1A1FEP Abrams, more ARV Hercules, JABS, CP and support vehicles 2. Air Defense shorad system Narew, 21 batteries with CAMM missiles 3. Air Defense vshorad systems, several batteries Pilica, Poprad and Piorun manpads 4. Miecznik class 3 frigates, Kormoran class 6 CM vessels, Delfin class 2 SIGNIT vessels 5. AW101 Merlin ASW/CSAR, and S70i Black Hawk multirole and SOF helicopters 6. Drons MQ9, TB2, TB5, PGZ2019R, FlyEye, loitering munition Warmate, Gladius 7. Self-propelled automated mortar M120 based on Rosomak 8x8 armored vehicle. 8. IFV and specialized APC Rosomak, and new IFV Borusk with unmanned turret ZSSW30 9. Polish made active and passive AD radars, Bystra, Sayna, TRS15, P18/PL, NUR21 10. Leopard 2 PL tanks modernization.

[@SC-hk9so]

I hope that Poland can become the new superpower of Europe, They are very generous and brave people, you can see this from the way they have stepped up to help Ukraine. GOD Bless Poland and the generous and brave Polish people. GOD Bless Ukraine and may he help you to a swift victory and long lasting peace.

[@conkhicon2008]

George Friedman already predicted and talked about the rise of Poland as a military power in Europe years ago in his book "The Next 100 years." What is unfolding now in Europe just validates and confirms George's analysis and prediction. Hat off to George, an amazing geopolitical strategist. Let's see how things will play out from his analysis and prediction in the new book "The Storm Before The Calm."

[@tannhauser5399]

@Anthony Thai - that is true. Mostly because of that particular location within the Europe (looking at the whole continent). Pretty much in the middle. So there is definitely a lot to do with geopolitics and also usuall approach to a current "politics". On top of that you have a very specific history regarding "relationships" with Russia (and also Germany). And in my personal view, I hope Poland will just get stronger, regarding military, and also defence capabilities. Also, in this video, Israel may be a wrong example - as they spend a lot of military, but also have a support from US. A lot. I cannot remember the numbers per year as such, but definitely there is multi-billion dollar "help" from US each year, and it has been like that for the past 20+ years. So it is also worth to remember it, when comparing Israel to any other countries (regarding the military approach).

[@KH-lg3xc]

If a "military power" is the same, what "a big, stinky radioactive hole", then he was probably right.

[@bullet1544]

There is many videos of G. Friedman where he is talking about that. I found out them few months ago.

[@charliezobel511]

Having a Hungarian father I was brought up to respect Poland and her brave people, which is why it really saddens me to see the direction Hungary is travelling at the moment 😢 As much as my dad was a staunch Fidesz supporter he will be turning in his grave to see the stance the PM has taken on Russia since Putin marched in to Ukraine. Orbán may have conveniently forgotten about 1956 but millions of Hungarians around the world have not, I know I speak for every single one of them when I say GOD BLESS POLAND 🇵🇱 🇭🇺 🇬🇧

[@neilreynolds3858]

Why would Orbán trust either the Europeans or the Americans? How many countries have they sold out in the last 90 years because of internal politics? I've lived in the US for my whole life and I wouldn't trust our "leaders" to organize a foot ball game much less defend Central Europe. We'd demand that they do what's best for us not best for Hungary.

[@charliezobel511]

@Neil Reynolds I'm not here to discuss the federal socialist project that is the European Union, at least the US tends to put its own country's interests first which I don't disagree with. Am I saying Orbán should be sticking his beak up Sleepy Joe's aris so much his nostrils go brown? Absolutely not! And as for sitting on von der Leyen's skanky lap whispering sweet nothings in her ear, drop me out geezer! But cosying up with Putin 😲 you reckon a communist imperialist who yearns for the return of the Soviet Empire has good intentions for a small country that rose up against that vile oppressive tyranny? Give your head a wobble mate!

[@neilreynolds3858]

@@charliezobel511 I wish the American government put its own interests first. It might be possible to predict what the future holds for us here if they did. Right now it looks like we have nothing but more chaos to look forward to. Weak, incompetent wannabe dictators make people yearn for competent dictators. Okay, so being in the middle of Europe surrounded by people who want to get rid of him and having dubious allies, in terms of realpolitik who is he supposed to cozy up to? China? They're a long ways away. The UK? Nobody has ever trusted the English and not regretted it, right? Ask the Scots, Welsh, and Irish how that goes. Finland? Hungary needs somebody they can trust at least for a while so they'll play the Bear off against the EU. The Soviet Empire was trying to recreate the Russian Empire. There are certain ideas that the Russian have that transcend government - buffer states, ports that can't be closed to them by other governments or ice, recreating the Empire, strong rulers, and the idea that the Russian people have a special destiny. If you get rid of Putin, you'll end up with somebody else with the same ideas. Who knows if the next guy will be better? He could be worse. In the mean time, you can't bet your life on morality in a world that's falling to pieces.

[@shylockwesker5530]

Political parties come and go but nations stay for the long haul and Poles and Hungarians will always be there for each other.

[@kacpacz5469]

Don't worry, for us Hungarians are brothers and our greatest friends -nothing has changed - and I have no doubt that in a crisis situation we can count on you - as many times in the past. 👌

[@TDK2K]

God Bless the US-Poland-South Korea partnership.

[@neilreynolds3858]

At least they can rely on the South Koreans.

[@Brick_dont_hit_back]

I'm glad you (South Korean) step in and invest in Polish-korean relationships we can achieve a lot Korea for Poland is a role model,Korea been deltoid and poor but modernised this is what Poland try to do

[@minddebug309]

U.P.S. FTW 😁😁❤❤

[@tokyosmash]

SK is fierce.

[@1anfinity08]

Respect to Poland from 🇵🇭

[@hello7533]

Having been to Poland, its a country worth fighting for. Knowing polands action in ww2, its a country that hates russia and will fight. Seeing their committment to nato, its a country id fight alongside.

[@mikeceebo8611]

Its a country that hates Russian imperialism, not Russia itself. Let them sit behind the border and trade their oil and behave like they are in the 21st century finally. But they never reached that, have they

[@mateusztomczyk2899]

And definitely likewise :)❤

[@ConsumptiveSoul]

Oh yeah Poland doesn’t like Russia after what they did to their people when they invaded Poland

[@krzysztofjarzyna3194]

It's not worth. Poland is a mix of communist fascists.

[@cheravarman5266]

Russia does not need to invade it just needed to cripple the moral. Soviet's ideological subversion tactics on western society effectively showing its results. Only men can defend country #lgbtq #ideologicalsubversion #kgb #lgbtqeurope

[@NobodyHome7]

as a Pole, thank you for all your kind comments towards Poland

[@tk9839]

You guys deserve every good things happening to you...

[@ytzpilot]

I was in high school in the mid 80s in Toronto and my high school girlfriend was a Polish Refugee, I grew up hearing all about Soviet controlled Poland and never imagine it could become a major global player. Polish people are very resourceful and great engineers

[@timokohler6631]

I don mean to hate, but how are they great engineers?

[@ullo-ragnartelliskivi4639]

@@timokohler6631 i dont mean to hate, but how are they not?

[@ytzpilot]

@@timokohler6631 Polish Universities have always produced good engineers, if you ever work as an engineer you are highly likely to work with a Polish Engineer in your lifetime. I have and also my high school girlfriends father was an aerospace engineer with Bombardier

[@timokohler6631]

@@ullo-ragnartelliskivi4639 Well for starters they need to import military tech because they can't built it themselves. Not exatly known for any type of technological industries, maybe I'm wrong here. But engineering doesn't seem to be the one thing that you would single out to praise Poland for.

[@ullo-ragnartelliskivi4639]

@@timokohler6631 have you been to the polish casting foundries and metal factories? i have. poland is not weak. what they have that germany does not have is desire to work. the main thing, as i see it, why polish import armor, is cos its not easy to build it from scratch and when somebody has done the job, its cheaper to buy it in then to start from nothing. let me remind you, gemrany has been upheld like a piece of shit of a wooden shingle by the us after the ww2. go google development of german armor. all of it has been collaboration with us.

[@wessudol9708]

Love Poland from 🇨🇦

[@NASWOG]

As a U.S Sailor, we love and respect our polish allies!

[@KZ_EU]

And we love USA

[@Quotesoflife.568]

Sit down USA son. You have done the type of damage to the world that no one could possibly do. No Poland playing the tough guy.

[@NASWOG]

@@Quotesoflife.568 your comment only strengthens our resolve for any given task. Go whine somewhere else😂

[@MGL83]

Now imagine Poland, Finland, Baltic states, and Ukraine forming a wall from sea to sea, that pushes Russia out of Europe once and for all. Hopefully Belarus would reform and join too.

[@44JohnDoe]

That concept has a name: Intermarium. As a natural geographical (also geopolitical) block of states who require strong alliance to survive and develop whilst being located on the verge of Europe and Asia.

[@edcwlk4416]

Definitely need Bialorus... But I'm afraid so far we lost them 😢

[@plincz9279]

​@@edcwlk4416 Belarous was part of I RP, they are polish brothers. But we must kick this Moscow wassal - Łukasszenka.

[@michaelm4550]

That's literally Pilsudski's ideology. Miedzymorze (sea to sea). Intermarium

[@cieslik7564]

Sadlly Belarus will mobilize in this week.

[@kiwihame]

Couldn't agree more. Poland will get its day in the sun. A country with vast potential. And I like the Poles as much as I rate the Ukrainians! Cheers from NZ. 🇳🇿

[@vintarusproximus2854]

Polska greets Kiwi's! I was there in NZ once, very friendly and helpful people!

[@Ў.Ї-с8ш]

Greetings from PL to Aotearoa. Pity Jacinda has resigned, I'm in love with her as a public person. I wish we had smbd like her.

[@michaeldy3157]

Poland has always been the bravest of nations.

[@splicoo1950]

Poland,our big brother! Slavenska i katolička braća Pozdrav iz Hrvatske🇭🇷❤🇵🇱

[@voyageur8208]

Poland loves CROATIA !!! In my chilhood our destination for holidays was ALWAYS Croatia. And almost every of my friend was in Croatia at least once. I could even understand many words in Croatian. I can tell you that if EVER Croatia were attacked by someone like Ukraine was... Then you could see whole Poland in ocean of tears. We really feel that you are our family.

[@agrameroldoctane_66]

Poljaci su srbofili genije🤦‍♂️

[@filipkogut8533]

🇵🇱⬅️ this is the flag of Poland, bro...

[@mrowa3405]

Fortunately, Poland is no longer as Catholic as it was 10 or 15 years ago. A lot of young people are turning away from the church because of the cover-up of sexual crimes inside the church or the meddling of the church authorities in politics.

[@udozocklein6023]

@@mrowa3405 we dont need the church to be spiritual. no worry...

[@strawberry9714]

I would recommend watching perun video Poland military modernisation. It really is an in depth and entertaining insight into what Poland is doing with its military.

[@Davey-Boyd]

Agreed!

[@llmeekos]

I’m an American who is lucky enough to have married into a Polish family. I think it’s time in history for Poland to get the spotlight. Love 🇵🇱❤️🇺🇸

[@nikka00]

would be good, cause even tho Poland broke the Iron Curtain with the June 4 1989 elections, the world still see the fall of Iron Curtain as the fall of Berlin Wall, wich happend months later and was just the effect of what happend earlier in Poland. 🤷‍♀

[@jimmyboy2844]

They have been asking for the flash for years. I say let the Russians deliver it to them. They kept their yaps shut when the Russians ran the show in the 80s. I say at the very least, Go back to Berlin!

[@truckmusic1]

Married into a polish family? What’s it like being the wife of a plumber lol

[@adiosa1388]

Poles just want peace ✌️ Unlike invading neighbours ruSSia for territory

[@reminder69]

​@@nikka00 ...and in just few years No One will remember this anymore. Polish Fate. All Love to You.

[@henrikandreason7261]

As a swede, I know trust poland more than germany in the defence category. They do, they don't only talk.

[@Hayabusa-lo6bc]

Let the Germans stay so neutral. Better for Poland. Because they will form an alliance with the Russians again, just like in the last 6 attacks on Poland since the 18th century, and as you can see, their economies are connected all the time. 46% of Germans still believe that relations with Russia will get back on track after the war.

[@1amadeo]

Mistake.

[@stevenchallinor2458]

Always trusted the poles. My uncle was polish came to the UK in 1940 as a refugee/escaping soldier. Went back with the allied forces as part of the free polish. I was aware of 303 sqaudrem as a kid because of my uncles stories. They're famous now. I trust Poland and the Eastern Europeans in general to uphold tradition and good moral family values. They know how to fight.

[@biao-czerwony7557]

👍👍👍

[@lxstboi7054]

@@1amadeo germany are the biggest lier in europe, never trust them, they think only about their own business

[@rafalzych8031]

When Poland builds that powerful army it will act as shield of continental Europe, everyone should support Poland in this effort.

[@kolo2318]

Especially leftist EU which blocks kpo money

[@kangurwisnia]

Germans want to go back to business as usual with Russia as soon as the invasion in Ukraine is finished, doesn't matter who is a winner

[@gregrz1986]

Couldn't agree more, every country in eu should contribute to Poland's expenditure in exchange for the peace and freedom.

[@yvettechodek8501]

Tego się boi Rosja i zrobi wszystko żeby nas zdyskredytować na arenie międzynarodowej opłacając pionki w grze

[@brrrrrtenjoyer]

In some way, they've always been the shield. 1683, 1920, etc.

[@Jayjay-qe6um]

"Poland is not East or West. Poland is at the center of European civilization. It has contributed mightily to that civilization. It is doing so today by being magnificently unreconciled to oppression." -- Ronald Reagan

[@michaelm4550]

Even a broken clock is right twice a day. He definitely was when he said that

[@cheravarman5266]

Invasion of Libya Iraq Syria Afghanistan Vietnam, intervention of USa in South American Nations, islands occupied by European Nations far from their mainland Arming the Rebel groups in African Nations, creating civil war why Western military analyst fail to criticize Human Rights violation done by the west. Russian aggression is unsupportable NATO and American nuclear missiles on Russia's border is no justification

[@para-tanker]

A military just can be as powerfull as it's economy behind it...

[@jamieswafford977]

@@michaelm4550 He wasn't a broken clock, far from it. He saw the Soviet Empire collapse and saw a newly-freed Eastern Europe.

[@austensmith3330]

@@michaelm4550 Biden is the broken clock ya dingbat 😂

[@BozonCechowania]

I am Polish, I read all these comments, they are really nice and touching. Thank you

[@tadasvidugiris4685]

Much love to Poland, from Lithuania. Realy happy to have a neighbour like this.

[@sharingtherealworld]

Poland will never be overrun again! Glory to the Defenders!

[@duncancurtis5971]

Simon forgot the Drop Bears 🐻

[@spiko007]

We in the US will make sure that never happens again. Much love to Poland!

[@willgibbons1733]

Well done Poland. 🇬🇧 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 🇵🇱

[@mateusztomczyk2899]

Well done to u to, we need to unite and finish this threat for the world once and for all.

[@Juli-xn7kh]

The taste of occupation had us stronger. Love from Lithuania our Polish brothers.

[@supreme3376]

Poland (Gondor) Will Answer

[@Juli-xn7kh]

@@supreme3376 Lithuania (The shire) will strike to the heart

[@swidi0164]

This is the lesson that all western countries are missing. If they would lived under Soviet Union influence for many years, they would talk differently. Words of famous polish prof. Wieczorkiewicz

[@rafamanko4142]

@@supreme3376 Please. with our history of cavalry we are clearly Rohan :)

[@KH-lg3xc]

Panerių žudynės

[@KLisicki]

As a polish person living in the UK since 1994, watching this video has filled me with a immense sense of pride. My grandad fought in WWII, he fought the German's while riding on a horse when the German military invaded Poland, the Polish army had no chance against the German tanks and planes. He had to flee to Russia and join their army to fight the German's and push them back all they way to Berlin. I've read my grandad's war diary's and he always mentioned the fact that if Poland had a large number of tanks, planes and infantry just like the allies did, then the German's wouldn't steam roll through Poland. Sadly my grandad isn't around with us anymore, but he saw that having a large number of tanks, planes and infantry definitely gave the allies a better advantage at winning the war. He fought all the way to Berlin and saw the Russian flag flying, he survived the war and he has always been a hero to me. But he always mentioned to my dad that for Poland not to go through the horror of a another invasion, it needs to up its game in making sure it has the best and largest military in Europe, tanks, planes, infantry in order to defend its self properly. My grandad was never proud of the fact that he fought on the Russian side during WWII, if my grandad was alive now I'm sure he'd be utterly angry and disgusted towards the Russian's and its leader for what they are doing in Ukraine, but he would be immensely proud of Poland for scaling up its armed forces and helping out our dear neighbours in Ukraine. Thank you so much Warographics for uploading this video. Top notch quality as always, keep up the excellent work guys.

[@MrPrash1234]

Best wishes to Poland... From India

[@Oscar_SanJuan]

Ever since the Ukrainian conflict kicked off and I learned about Poland’s military history (along with other Eastern Bloc countries), I’ve seen Poland in an entirely different light. Let’s see how this plays out on the European and NATO stage!

[@AlbertComelles1970]

Actually I got interested in Poland after studying Prussian history. It's amazing, what an example in many aspects, resilience specially.

[@piotrkosci4591]

@Random Guy 2nd in the world in the rate of growth of economy... 1st is China... so hold our beer....

[@timokohler6631]

@@piotrkosci4591 If you add a penny to another one that is a 100% growth. Growth really means shit if the base numbers are low, and the numbers for Poland are low.

[@piotrkosci4591]

@@timokohler6631 yep maybe but when you check whole spectrum of the national economy you can see different picture.... One example 60% of Germans parts for new cars i made in Poland...

[@timokohler6631]

@@piotrkosci4591 Im very aware that Poland is massively benefitting from integration into the european markets and german investment(being the direct neighbour also helps a lot), although the Poles usually don't realize that. That growth will catapult Poland closer and closer towards western EU standards, but the high numbers only show that there is still a long way to go. As soon as Poland has reached comparable developement levels the growth will slow down drastically. It is simply not a usefull metric to compare countries unless they already are on the same level.

[@ShubhamMishrabro]

I will say polish are toughest i have seen. Their determination when world most powerful countries were invading is unspeakable. I can never imagine that time.

[@cyberfunk3793]

I don't know what you are talking about, I don't mean to insult them or say anything about their current status but last time they were fighting a war against invaders, they tried to stop tanks with cavalry and were wiped out in about 2 weeks.

[@ShubhamMishrabro]

@@cyberfunk3793 you're talking about logistics which i was not talking about

[@jm-holm]

@@cyberfunk3793 You take too many WW2 myths as fact friend. The "cavalry charging tanks" comes from German wartime propaganda and never happened.

[@TrySomeFentanyl]

@@jm-holm whether it was true or not, the country fell within weeks. They tried, but they didn’t try hard enough.

[@jm-holm]

@@TrySomeFentanyl A little over a month to be exact, but yeah that kind of happens when you're a smaller country fighting the greatest military power in the world at the time and then another superpower strikes you in the back at the same time. It's still a nation inhabited by mortal men.

[@뽀뽀함하자잉]

Polska 👍 from South Korea

[@swobodnymaciek]

대한민국 👍from east Poland 😁

[@nacnorthwestnac4226]

😊❤

[@martinnogales2259]

Well done POLAND !!! Beautiful people , wonderful country

[@kamilfilipowicz]

16:12 - K9 are NOT Krabs. Krab is Polish design marrying K9 chassis, AS90 Braveheart turret, Nexter/Rheinmetal designed barrel (not sure which one, current ones are manufactured in Poland but both companies are mentioned as providers to the initial units) and Polish: Fire Control System Topaz and also Polish Command Vehicles. K9 are wholly Korean design and they are supposed to be "polonized" by at least plugging them into our Topaz (which is also being introduced to other Polish used artillery equipment). There are talks about having later versions of K9 include lessons from Polish experience of Krab design and Krab real world usage in Ukraine.

[@ladrok97]

Barrel is UK design... in theory. Because aquiering plans of full production (when this UK company stopped production) was such mess, that many important parts of those plans dissaperead. So Polish engineers kinda reverse engineered this barrel

[@andrzejzie7046]

This guy is a paid warmonger. There is no military superpower with ruined economy. Ukraine was supposed to be one and what happened? Army annihilated whole country devastated all legacy of USA trying to preserve the falling empire. US can't fight Russia so is trying to weaken it with proxy wars. Poland is next but first you have to radicalized Poles so they hate Russians and this was done already. Next make them believe how great they are and they have the sure backing of US. I dread to have this history repeated and hope that Poles wake up and kick US out before is too late. US will betray Poland as they always have done.

[@kamilfilipowicz]

@@andrzejzie7046 xDDDDDD Hi Sasha, how's the weather in Olgino? Not too cold? Listen, there's no country that ever was better off in russian sphere of influence. There are multiple though, that enjoyed untold prosperity by being in USA one. Even if they were defeated and occupied by US. Poles need no more radicalization in hating imperialistic russian policy. The only pos wannabe empire that is constantly either betraying or invading their own "allies" is russia. Enough said.

[@andrzejzie7046]

@@kamilfilipowicz You are completely brainwashed. I live in US for more that 20 years and I know US very well. You never learned that this was US that stopped US army at Elbe to allow Soviets to take Poland and Eastern Germany? US influence? Just look at Middle East, Afghanistan, many countries in Africa, Central America, South America. You must be insane.

[@aleksanderfiold7554]

@@ladrok97 AFAIK Barrel is now all polish made but it is based on Nexter project.

[@Habebandebardown]

Knowing polish history, you know what, I get it

[@agaw225]

polish saying says: if you can count, count on yourself. I truly hope that my compatriots will take these words into their (our) hearts. NEVER AGAIN ❤🇵🇱

[@UkrainianPaulie]

They are just returning to the old position they had under Jan Sobieski and the Winged Hussars. Being half Polish I know our history. Remember, the Polish- Lithuanian Commonwealth was the largest country in Europe for a time. Poland has been waging war since 966 AD. Niech żyje Polska!❤️🇵🇱

[@wujekcientariposta]

yeah we ain't coming close to the commonwealth, we don't have that potential anymore, but doesn't hurt to try anyway. Let's also remember that the commonwealth collapsed largely under it's own weight, hubris, pride and corruption. let's just not do that again. I wouldn't mind tightening of the cooperation with the post commonwealth countries, even if for nostalgic reasons.

[@thatisme3thatisme38]

Yes and it invaded Russia as well.not like it was an angel

[@PrimalAspid96]

@@thatisme3thatisme38 Russia attacked and almost took entire Lithuania before the Commonwealth was established. The time of wars with Russia was started by them.

[@thatisme3thatisme38]

@@PrimalAspid96 yeah and this way we can go all the way back to the stoneage. stop living in the past. Russia has not attacked one country unprovoked since it broke off from the USSR. How many has the US attacked unprovoked - just count the ones in past 20 years.... head spinning. and you feel these guys are protection. You are out of your mind. The only way you can avoid being attacked by the US is if you follow them as a puppet. Which the EU is currently doing against it's own interests. Even if you follow them as a puppet you still get screwed. As kissinger said "To be an enemy of America can be dangerous, but to be a friend is fatal.”

[@PrimalAspid96]

@@thatisme3thatisme38 Firstly I'm not living in the past, you're the only bringing russian-polish wars accusing us for starting them or at the very least you're saying we bullied Russia. Second thing is I dislike as much american imperialism as much as any other. Only thing to hope is for France and Germany to grow independent enough from usa so we can be left alone and not forced into things, but then again Germany is the reason we've been dependant on Russian gas and now paying the price(literally), it was USA's takeover of Ukraine that led to this war and it's France's thing to surrender so I don't know how long should we wait for something positive to happen for once.

[@tobbi1983]

Im hoping that Poland finds its old strength, since we Germans have become hesitant and reluctant behind the US & NATO security shield. Someone has to have the strength & willpower to defend Europe, if necessary. Me personally, I wouldn’t mind if Poland would be the nation to have that power, if need be.

[@szymek16s]

Yeah we spend money for "protecting" Europe and get a shit. Hope so that you pay for security service

[@swobodnymaciek]

If you want peace, prepare for war. Greetings from Poland

[@ainis232]

Me as Latvian that had more ancestors as poles than Latvians approves this

[@Kiiiurself8482]

Is your ancestors history remnant of PLC?

[@swetoniuszkorda5737]

Thanks, but *Poles would work better, unless you are actually quite tall and find it awesome. ;)

[@11conormcloughlin]

Since the fall of the Warsaw Pact in 1989 Poland has been able to enjoy the longest stretch of independence in 200 years. Routinely being partitioned by Russia and Germanic powers. Poland seems to be willing to do anything necessary to bolster itself and has every reason not to trust their allies. Never forget that Britain and France declared war on Germany using Poland as the pretext but never guaranteed their independence from the USSR and even abandoned them after the war. Americans particularly don't understand why many Europeans hold on so tightly to the legacy of WW2 but Poland is the ultimate example that one catastrophe can mean the destruction of your country and your peoples futures.

[@44JohnDoe]

In so short message you visualized Polish geostrategical perspective. Thanks for distributing that, as external better understanding can always strengthen the collaboration and mutual goals.

[@11conormcloughlin]

@@44JohnDoe I try to put myself into the mindset of the leadership of other countries. You must try to see things in the perspectives of others to truly understand their thoughts, actions and behaviors.

[@44JohnDoe]

@@11conormcloughlin I am aware of other countries needs as well. Most of them we can respect. But there are some countries with unacceptable agenda, russia is an example.

[@11conormcloughlin]

@@44JohnDoe Agreed! I almost view the revanchist ideas of Putins Russia in a similar vain to Nazi Germany. To recapture national glory through means of war after a geopolitical humiliation.

[@MN-vz8qm]

As a french I hate hearing all this polish non sense. All the worst events of France history came because we tried to help the poles (1812, 1940). "Britain and France declared war on Germany using Poland as the pretext" That is the kind of phrase which makes me want to vomit. Neither France nor the UK wanted a war, they would have had tons of pretexts before if they wanted to. And in 39, France didn't declare war on russia because it already was at war against germany, and adding another superpower as ennemy (after already declaring war to germany for poland) would have been a new degree of stupidity. They love to speak about their imaginary "western betrayal", forgetting that just one year before ww2, they teamed up with germany to play landgrabing against the czechs, which destroyed the attempt of german containment. The poles have never done anything for anyone, and keep spitting on those would tried to help. Even today, they spit on france at any occasion, while france gives 10 billions to the EU every years, and the poles receive 10 billions from the EU every year. Quite franckly, I have no idea why so many french people continue to vote for politicians in favor of NATO and the EU, which both are of no use to us, but serve eastern rednecks who anyway hate us.

[@PaulP999]

Been married to a Pole (woman) (actual woman) for 25 years and, including the years we were dating, everyone - absolutely everyone - I spoke with over there believed Russia was a "only matter of time" threat. They didn't much care for Germany but considered that was a spent force (for now) but the over-riding driving force for them wanting to join the EU was to protect against Russia, they all knew the EU would not be a comfortable ride even so. To put things in perspective (at least a Polish perspective but I think it is very valid) in November I walked into the main square in Krakow and saw around the monument a big protest against Russia over Ukraine. The last time I'd been to Krakow I'd walked in through the same road and saw in the same place a big protest against Russia over South Ossetia - no doubt I missed the Crimean one. We need Putin to suffer a sudden death so much - I would say slow death but I fear what lunacy a dying Vlad might inflict in his decline.

[@gaius_enceladus]

From New Zealand - GO POLAND! 🇵🇱 You're a true friend of Ukraine!

[@klatapirata]

Question: is Ukraine Poland's friend ?

[@PcimOlki]

@@klatapirata Foe of your foe is your friend.

[@quake1590]

We are not, we just hate Russians

[@pgbrown12084]

Yeah, Poland's been pushed around for far too long and they know what the danger signs look like. They're one of the few countries that really should always maintain a powerful army. More power to 'em.

[@kamilzawi5165]

Thanks you

[@susangoaway]

Eh, we're still being pushed around. Especially by the EU. (but also by the US, them exporting this alphabet salad ideology)

[@MarloSoBalJr]

@@susangoaway Trust me, we Americans only listen to what we wanna hear from our leaders, so take anything the US Congress says with a grain a salt. We're dictating from a distance but you guys (Poles) are front & center in the bull💩, so reign hell if you need to

[@dutchmaster5637]

They spent a long time doing the pushing , people just don't pay enough attention to history.

[@rafamanko4142]

In words of Marshall Piłsudzki "Poland will be either powerfull or won't be exist at all"

[@berzerkbankie1342]

Go Poland. I support this.

[@konradswiader9460]

I was born in Poland and have lived here for over 40 years. Reading so many beautiful comments flowing from all over the world, I feel really proud of our nation. Our country is not an easy place to live, but it is not the most difficult either. We Poles have been very divided in recent years by internal political conflicts and it has always been in our history that the development of our country was stopped by internal conflicts. What has always united us, however, is a strong unity in the face of danger. The attack on Ukraine, so unnecessary and octave in its effects, reminded us of the times of the past and it is incomprehensible to us why everyone in Europe who knows the history of our continent from the last 100 years does not speak with one voice. Why there is no agreement for a common position and support for our neighbors from Ukraine ? Europe can certainly afford it. You & we just have to want and believe in a free and safe Europe, and not look at your / our own interests. I hope that what once happened to our grandmothers and grandfathers will never happen again. It is very sad, however, that such a conflict had to happen again in Europe.

[@janwoldens1696]

Do not cry, it is all a manipulation

[@todorp4056]

Poland has a grand hystory, which polish know by hearth, e.g. saving Europe from the Turks(Vienna), Mongols and Tatars. Only 2 powers conquered Moscow: France for 36 days and Poland for 2 years.

[@MN-vz8qm]

And being french I am pretty sure there were quite a lot of polish soldiers in the grande armée which took moscow

[@PR_nick]

@@MN-vz8qm 10.000 in Murat corps, 37.000 in V Corps, and 50-65.000 from Polish Grand Duchy of Warsaw.

[@daecimvs]

@@MN-vz8qm Napoleon himself said this: "If you want to drink at least drink like Poles" because Polish soldiers in Napoleon's army were always ready even after night of heavy drinking and having fun. One of Napoleon's favorite officers was Józef Sułkowski who in Battle of Arcole was heavily wounded saving the Emperor's life.

[@drmwpn]

LOL, if you ignore Batu Khan taking it after a five-day siege and leaving it as a vassal/puppet of the Golden Horde for _centuries_, sure, I guess.

[@MN-vz8qm]

@@drmwpn It wasn't "russia" as we know it.